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(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, Oct. 24: Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Passengers have been advised to confirm their flights on the day they are supposed to be scheduled. MIAA had said only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport premises. Domestic flight operations are subject to the requirements given by the local government unit that has jurisdiction […]
(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Quinta” has maintained its strength while moving northwest over the Philippine Sea. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Quinta” is expected to turn more west tomorrow evening until Monday. It is forecast to intensify into a tropical storm within 24 hours, and then make landfall over Bicol Region or Eastern Visayas between Sunday evening and Monday morning. It may reach the severe tropical storm category prior to landfall, and […]
(Eagle News) – Only the Chinese biotech firm Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine has so far passed the Philippine vaccine expert panel’s pre-screening for possible clinical trials in the country, according to the Food and Drug Administration. FDA Director General Eric Domingo said that only the vaccine from Sinovac has passed the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) vaccine expert panel, while two other COVID-19 vaccines – one by Johnson and Johnson’s Janssen pharmaceuticals, and Sputnik […]
(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Quinta” may develop into a tropical storm on Sunday, Oct. 25, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, “Quinta,” which is so far located 880 kilometers east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, is also expected to make landfall over Bicol Region by Monday. After crossing Bicol Region, it will continue to track westward over the inland seas of Southern Luzon, and is likely to emerge over the West […]
by Jitendra JOSHI Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Millions more people headed into coronavirus lockdowns in Britain on Friday, as the government boosted a financial support package but acknowledged failures in a hugely expensive testing programme. Central Manchester was eerily quiet after the central government imposed its most stringent measures on the city and its surrounding region, following bitter resistance from local leaders who wanted more money to help affected businesses […]
ACCRA, Ghana (AFP) — The death toll in the collapse of a three-storey church building in eastern Ghana rose to 21, rescue officials said on Friday, as more bodies were pulled from the rubble. “The deceased include 12 women and nine men,” the National Disaster Management Organisation said in a statement, upping the toll from 17 dead on Thursday. It said eight people had been rescued alive at the scene since rescue workers began combing […]
(Eagle News)–COVID-19 cases in the country breached the 365,000 mark on Friday, Oct. 23, after the Department of Health reported almost 2000 additional cases. The DOH said of the 365,799 total cases, 46,193 were active. Of these, 83.6 percent were mild, 11.3 percent asymptomatic, 1.8 percent severe, and 3.2 percent critical. Of the 1923 additional cases reported today, 91 percent or 1745 occurred in the last 14 days. The top regions with the most […]
by Laura BONILLA Agence France Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Most under 30s don’t vote in the United States. This year however, in a contest between two septuagenarians, experts predict a record number of younger Americans will cast ballots — a development that could tip the result. With universities closed and millions at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, innovative virtual campaigns are using social media influencers, TikTok dances, video games and […]
by Dan Martin Agence France Presse SHANGHAI, China (AFP) — Huawei’s revenue growth slowed significantly in the first nine months of 2020, the Chinese telecom giant said Friday, citing “intense pressure” on operations during the coronavirus and as the US moves to cut off its access to vital components. Huawei, the leading global supplier of telecoms networking equipment and a top smartphone producer, said it grossed 671.3 billion yuan ($100.7 billion) in revenue in […]
(Eagle News)–The low pressure area east of Mindanao has developed into a tropical depression. In its 3 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the weather disturbance is now called “Quinta.” PAGASA said at present, moderate to occasionally heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over portions of Lanao del Norte, Agusan del Norte, Davao de Oro, Maguindanao, and Lanao del Sur but due to thunderstorms. These conditions are […]
(Eagle News)–The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has approved the resumption of the motorcycle taxi pilot study. With the approval, companies such as Angkas, MoveIt and Joyride will now be allowed to operate and accept passengers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, the IATF gave the approval after the House of Representatives approved the extension of the study, which was supposed to determine whether motorcycle taxis […]
(Eagle News) – Religious and worship services can now be held up to 30 percent of the worship venue’s seating capacity in areas under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) including Metro Manila, according to Malacanang on Friday, Oct. 23. Before this announcement from the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), the limit for religious services or gatherings was limited to 10 percent of the seating capacity of worship venues in GCQ areas. Palace […]
